If you are always hungry, you’ll identify with every single thing in this post

By: sofia - 5 September 2016, 10:08

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It is amazing how food can mess with our consciousness; our five senses interact in many different ways when we eat and what we think is delicious depends on our brain and taste buds. These cells have chemical receptors with five basic tastes: bitter, sweet, sour, salt and umami. These five tastes help determine whether we like the food or not.

Some of us just love eating, we can eat six times a day and sometimes it won’t be enough. If you are a fan of food you’ll identify with every single thing in this post.

Are you for real?

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We just can’t understand how people actually “forget” that they need to eat. That will never happen to us!

Here’s another funny meme

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Okay, we have to admit that we do love eating; it is pretty much our favorite part of the day, so we still can’t understand how some people simply forget.

It happens all the time

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Did you know that potato chips are the number one bestselling snack in the world? Well, it makes perfect sense, they are delicious!

We LOVE avocados

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We all know how frustrating it can be when we don’t find a good avocado!

There will always be room for dessert

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Eating something sweet after the main course is a must!

You know you’re hungry…

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We all get upset when we are waiting for our food and someone starts teasing us!

We feel you Winnie

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Eating a really nice dessert is the best thing you can do if you are feeling upset…

This is what our internal monolog looks like…

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Whether we are at work or school, we will always be thinking about the lunch break. Pizza, doughnuts, cookies, French fries… there’s just too much delicious food!

We eat 6 times a day!

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Having breakfast, lunch, and dinner is not enough for us! We snack at least three times a day. It actually keeps us entertained.

Please, not now…

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You just don’t want to hear another joke when you are about to eat your favorite meal.

Our favorite question…

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Those who ask this question, definitely care for us. Remember: A way to a man or woman’s heart is through their stomach.

This pretty much sums it up

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We can either be happy or sad, it all depends on whether or not there’s food in front of us. Don’t you agree?

Food will ALWAYS love you

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Poutine is a really delicious Canadian dish made with French fries and cheese curds. We agree with this meme, food will never play games with your emotions.

It is a really special skill

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There are people with many talents and skills; in our case, we have mastered the art of eating.

Food is all I can think about

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…Especially when you are trying to pay attention to your teacher. It’s nearly impossible not to be thinking about food.

The word “full” is not in our vocabulary

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It’s amazing how we can eat tons of food without getting full!

The fridge has become our best friend

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We all know where to go when we don’t have the answers…

Of course, we’ve got goals…

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This is too funny! It sounds like a good plan to us.

We’ve gotten pretty good at it

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Sometimes one snack is not enough…

We will always be hungry for lunch

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It doesn’t matter if we had a big breakfast, we will always be hungry for more!

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The Most ADORABLE Photos of Babies in Costume

By: daniela - 23 October 2017, 16:10

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Sometimes babies can be the most adorable creatures on earth. Not only because they don’t know what they are doing or saying, but because they usually have the funniest faces you would never imagine. They laugh at everything which also makes you laugh and sometimes, they can even make your life happier.

They can be especially adorable, if their parents put them in a cute costume, which is why we took the time to gather some of the most adorable photos of some of the cutest babies wearing different costumes.

Christmas is coming to town!

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When you think of christmas nothing like this came to your mind, right? Look at this funny baby with his dog. They look stunningly beautiful. His cute little face seems to be as happy as he can possibly be.

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OMG asian babies are my weakness of all times. This can’t be true. Look at this baby’s cheeks! He is so cute I cannot even describe him. All his face is seriously eatable. Would you put this costume on your own baby?

Pumpkin Pie

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Dying of cuteness here - Halloween’s coming! Check this baby outfit out. All in orange this baby can’t be more beautiful. Be careful people! Don’t die of tenderness.

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Now we are talking! This one took it to another level. Look at those green little striped pants. That hat can't even be real. Cute little baby, this one would definitely win a costume competition.

Cutest. Monkey. Ever.

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This monkey makes me want to have little monkeys running around my house. I would definitely put this on my baby, the thing is, I don’t know if it would look this cute!

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Awesome, fat, cute little baby. This one's missing just the bananas. Check his face out, it's exactly the same as the happy face that the custom already has. Funny, right?

Panda

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We’ve got a panda situation right here. If you thought pandas were only to be seen at the zoo, check this one out. The coolest panda in the world, now in the shape of a cute asian baby :)

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The most beautiful baby panda you’ll ever see in your whole life. Just look how chubby he is! Lovely. Round, soft, tender. Nothing is missing in this one. What else could you need?

Pineapple

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You are not seeing double. Yes, these are baby twins wearing pineapple customs. One of them seems to be pretty busy looking for some treasure inside his nose. The other one looks happier as he can be grabbing that real pineapple. I wonder what would they think?

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Is this baby trapped or is he having the greatest time of all? Well, that will be a mystery. However, we could say this one can't move his feet perfectly. Just look at the custom. You can't even see his feet.

Mario and Luigi

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Not babies but little children that are pretty funny with that mustache and those hats on. Take a look at that girl, her white gloves look even bigger than her. The same happens with both hats. LOL.

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Both can’t live without the other one. Here we have the most adorable version of one of the most iconic bromances of all time: Mario and Luigi. These two babies are just wearing a cute Halloween custom and seem to be twins.

Sushi for everyone!

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Look at this sushi with a baby head coming out of it. It definitely looks bigger than his own body. I can even imagine his parents putting this cosutume on.

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Is it a baby or a sashimi? No, it's a baby sashimi. This one's amazing. Poor baby, he doesn’t know what they are doing to him LOL. He can't even put his little hands out. A little too much maybe, right?

Penguin

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Star clapping or making some noise ‘couse this baby is totally lost. Look at this baby face asking for his parents. All dressed up in this penguin custom, who wouldn’t like to find him? I would love to definitely. The thing is I would also want to keep him! He is so cute!

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C'mon little one! You can't fly so please stop thinking you can. Look at those little cute armas trying to be a real penguin. So fat and cute. I won't stop loving babies never in my life.

Harry Potter is coming to town!

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He left Hogwarts school to became the cutest baby in the world. Hey Harry potter, you are missing the magic wand and we are done! Show me all your magic tricks if that means that I can hug you nonstop!

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Check this one out, with that scarf and those reading glasses, it couldn't be better. He even has the magic wand the other one was missing. Happy face or mysterious face? Anyway, he can't be more beautiful.

Quack Quack! Ducks over here

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OMG these ducks! Furry, yellow, orange fat babies. What else do you need to brighten your day? Even if it’s Monday these two baby costumes will definitely make you happy.

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Those faces looking like they don’t get what’s happening are my favorite. What an adorable little baby c'mon you're killing me, you can't be this cute. People just look at this one. Orange little legs, little hands, cool baby duck right?

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Secret Google tricks you must try!

By: Maria Figueroa - 19 October 2017, 15:05

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We all know that google is the most used search engine of all time. But did you also know that it has some hidden tricks you can actually try? You use it every day just to look up different things. However, it has plenty of tricks up its sleeve.

First, you should start setting up Google. For doing this, there are some steps you must follow. After that, it will freely allow you to procrastinate all the time you want.

Let's set up Google first

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The first step you need to do, is to head down to your settings on the main google page. To do this, you must be logged into your account.

Make sure the settings are like this

Once you are on your account settings, you need to click on "search settings" . You will see what is on the screen, you need to disable private results

Disable private results to continue

After that you should check this box, and you will be set to begin discovering the crazy and fun things you can do with google.

Don't forget to save your settings!

Last step! Don't forget to save. Are you ready now to start discovering? let's do this.

1. Type “Google gravity”.

For our first trick, did you know that you can disable gravity on the google search site? All you have to do is type "Google gravity" and then click the “I’m feeling lucky” button.

2.Type “find Chuck Norris”

For our next trick - did you know Google has the upmost respect for Chuck Norris? Even they know that he is something else. Ask google to "find Chuck Norris", and check out what Google has to say!

3. It looks like Google’s hungry!

Do you have time to play a fun game, all while browing google? Type in Zerg Rush, click on "I'm feeling lucky" and check it out.

4. If you are trying to figure out the answer to life

Just ask Google ;) if you type "the answer of like the universe and everything" on Google, they know they answer and will show it to you!

5. Type in “Atari Breakout” then go to images.

Here it is: the answer to boredom. Atari Breakout is one of the most iconic games of the 80's. If you want to play it, all you have to do is type "Atari Breakout", click on search and then go to the images search results. Happy gaming!

6. If you have OCD, don't do this one!

If you like things straight and tidy, I certainly do not recommend you doing this. If you look for the meaning of the word "askew", you'll notice the results will match the definition.

7. Almost last but not least.

Did you know google is also very athletic? No, really. Type “Do a barrel roll” and see what happens. Who knew google could do that?

8. You can calculate exact tip amount for your meals.

This tool is a lifesaver whenever you're out with friends! You can also adjust the percentage and number of people dining.

9. Google can tell you when your favorite show is on.

If you have no VCR and you keep losing track of showtimes for your favorite shows on TV, Google will tell you when the show you like will be playing on your location. Now you will not miss it anymore!

10. You can have Google find songs by bands you like.

This is a great way to discover new music and to add a bunch of new artists in your list!

11. Make private searches.

Google despite its vast features don’t seem fit for privacy enthusiasts because of the tracking concerns. An alternative – Startpage (also known as lxquick) – allows you to make Google searches without worrying about its tracking or other privacy problems. It shows searches from the Google but don’t track your IP address or your location info or such.

12. What sounds animals make.

When we were kids, we had that spinning thing where you pulled the cord and it came up with a random animal sound. Now Google does that when you search for the sound a particular animal makes. Super cool to show to a kid.

13. Type “Qingming”.

Google’s results page for the Chinese word meaning “pure brightness” is a beautiful tribute to the annual Qingming Festival in China, celebrating the spring.

14. It can give you information on any company.

Just type the company name, for example, “google” in the search bar.

15. Google can convert for you.

No more money converting issues at the time of travelling! It converts using the current exchange rate of any currency!

16. If you get tired of typing, Google can do a search for you by voice.

Just click on the microphone icon and speak. This works wonders if you're trying to search for something using our mobile phone.

17. It can also translate for you!

Even in Japanese! While translations may not be 100% accurate, they can be very accurate and will give a good general sense of the text translated. It's good if you want to read news in other languages!

18. This one’s gonna be a surprise.

Minimalist designs, why less is more

By: Mónica López - 4 June 2018, 14:41

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For those people who enjoys minimaslism, less is more, for them esthetic and using less space is better. They don’t need too many things to decorate or having a great space to have people’s attention. Without any doubt, these objects are making us feel as if there was too much space.

These objects were designed to show us that is better, simplicity can surprise us even if it was hard to imagine.

What's inside

These can of beer show us what color is each beer, making it easy to decide what we want to drink.

LED clock

This clock show us exactly what we want to see, it doesn't matter if it is at night or in the morning but we always are going to know what time is it.

Plugs

this is really differente of what we are used to have at home and this must be the best idea, sometime we just need more than just one.

Covers

These illustrations of the Harry Potter books show us how elegant a book cover can be and every Harry Potter fan know which book is the first and which one is the last.

Light bulb

This light bulb would make anyone feel a little confused, trying to understand what's happening, and it seems like it doesn't have any sense.

Knife

This is totally incredible and everything just fits in the right way. Less space.

Notebook

This notebook as if it was just a triangle but you open it and is totally different and is square, so we can write as if it was a normal notebook.

Watch

This watch is just too simple but elegant and it show us what we need to know, the exact time and nothing else.

Lamp

This lamp show us the horns when we turn it on, giving another color to the room and making it interesting. It is alive.

A grill

Nobody could imagine it was a grill, it's just a black circle on the wall for many people.

Moonlight

This lamp has the form of a moon, is simple but effective, you can take it with yourself to many different places.

Chess

They know how to deal with space, they could be using to many different pieces but it is really difficult to take these to every place you want.

Poker cards

This poker cards are elegant and to be honest we would be really careful because we don't want to lose something like that.

Tesla, Model 3

The inside of this car is so elegant and modern that is going to make us feel as if we were driving in the future.

No colors

It may be a really good idea for all those who spend much time choosing their favorite color.

Handwash

This handwash was designed by Victor Vasilev and is minimalist and elegant, it could confuse anyone when they look at it for the first time.

Design

It look as if these were just drawings on the wall but these are real bottles and make every place look elegant and interesting.

Great design

The Design of this hanger is perfect for the people who travel or for those who love minimalism.

Lamp

This lamp was designed to play with our brains, this can show us what we want to see without having a normal lamp.

Norwegian Passport

This passport changes our way to see our own passports, and is totally beautiful. Now we want our passports to be like these.

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24 three-dimensional tattoos that will blow your mind

By: daniel - 15 May 2015, 15:34

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Tattoo art has progressed in such a way that the “artists” today are able to create optical illusions that are really convincing. The ingenuity of the best artists create wonderful pieces of art. Several tattoos on this list are really original and amazing. Check out this amazing list!

Animal footprint

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Ouch! Each detail of this tattoo makes it look real. If you want to do it, you have a lot of options. You could get a footprint of a bear, lion, dog, cat, elephant or even Big foot. Which one would you choose?

Cobra Tattoo

Photo: Google.

This tattoo can cause some discomfort to people, especially the way that the Cobra is out of the skin. If you are someone who uses t-shirts like this, people will always be talking about your tattoo!

A butterfly ready to fly

Photo: Google.

Masterpieces like this butterfly tattoo, seem like they will jump out of the body. Only with a good shading this type of art is possible.

Amazing optical ilusion

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If you're ready to do a tattoo that will last for all your life, then try to be as original as this man. Do you understand the tattoo? Apart from being three-dimensional, it also has an optical effect that seems that the tattoo is moving if you watch it constantly.

We found Terminator!

Photo: Google.

If you love robots, then this tattoo is the best choice for you. The shading on this tattoo give the three-dimensional effect that makes it look so real. This definitely is an excellent tattoo.

We can see you muscle!

Photo: Google.

Definitely this is a tattoo that's full of awesome details. Therefore, if you ever decide to do a 3D tattoo, choose wisely your tattoo artist that can create the art that's on your mind. Remember that any error made will be with you forever.

Family values

Photo: Twitter.

This tattoo has an important message that this guy always wanted to remember. When your tattoo is deep within the skin, it is better to use a paper effect to obtain the best results. This is a great example of that technique

Birds flying out of her body

Photo: Facebook.

The colors play an important role in the three dimensional tattoos that include effects like these. Remember that the colors have to match your skin tone so that the effect is more noticeable.

3D Black Skull

Photo: Twitter.

If you really want to call a lot of attention.... Do not forget to give some delineated details and awesome shadings like this skull tattoo to create a 3D optical illusion that the tattoo.

Great guitar design

Photo: Google.

Music runs in the blood of many people and what a better way to represent this with a 3D tattoo of a guitar inside the skin. When tattoos have many details, they will be really big.

A spirit trying to get out of the body

Photo: Twitter

It seems that someone or something wants to get out of your skin! This effect is possible due to the shading and white ink. This gives the impression similar to a scar. Surely no one will lie on his chest after they see his tattoo.

A wooden leg

Photo: Google.

All of the details on this tattoo give the effect of wood on the skin. This type of tattoo is very popular in different countries, as it represents an unconventional art tattoo.

Perfect symmetry

Photo: Twitter

You know that sometimes the things that are more simple, call more attention than the ones that have a lot of details. This woman knew how to take advantage of her body curves using a minimalist symmetric tattoo.

Hard Headed man

The head is one of the areas where it hurts a lot when you get a tattoo. Surely this guy did it because he knew this tattoo would give so much to talk about.

Rebel girl

Photo: Facebook.

For girls that live a rebel life, you should take a really good look to this tattoo. It seems that she carries a physical garter belt but is actually part of the tattoo. A really good work was made on this tattoo!

Dolphin

Photo: Facebook.

This is the best way to take advantage of every part of your body. One of my favorite tattoos of this list, especially since he knew how to break with the paradigms using an excellent tattoo.

Can I borrow your pen for a while?

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You are not alone! I also thought it was real. His children and grandchildren will talk about his tattoo forever. The 3D effect on it makes it look so real.

Another optical illusion

Photo: Facebook

You might think that after seeing for so long you could go crazy, but that's the most interesting thing about this tattoo. Be sure that at some point you will be the center of attention with your cool tattoo.

Creepy doll face

Photo: Google

Of course! Who is not scared with a tattoo like this? Surely when shaking hands to greet everyone, the tattoo will stare into you. How scary!

Skeleton hand sticking out of the arm

Photo: Twitter

Give a different effect to your tattoo, all you have to do is let your imagination fly. This tattoo can be part of a scary story or a horror film.

A skin corset

Photo: Twitter

Large tattoos like this one usually take more than one session to be completed. If you have many details in it, it may take a little bit longer than usual, but that's not important when the result is so good as this one.

Robotic Back

Photo: Pinterest

How many people think they are a machine inside? Give a robotic touch to your tattoo to have an awesome mark in your skin for life.

World traveler

Photo: Pinterest

An original tattoo as this one may be your best option if you want to leave a trace on earth. If you are a traveler, you probably have many stories to tell.

Incredible masterpiece!

Photo: Pinterest

This tattoo is definitely a masterpiece, use all your back to do something worthwhile. Surely when this person goes to the beach, everybody wants to photograph his back!

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Ancient images taken before and after the sinking of the Titanic

By: daniela - 29 November 2017, 13:56

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The RMS Titanic was a British liner, the largest ship in the world at the end of its construction, which sank on the night of 14 a.m. on April 15, 1912 during its inaugural trip from Southampton to New York. Among his passengers were the wealthiest people of that time and several Irish, British and Scandinavian immigrants who were searching for a better life in North America. The ship was designed to be the ultimate in luxury and comfort, with a gym, swimming pool, library, luxury restaurants and opulent cabins for first class travelers. Although in the end none of this mattered since during its journey, the hitting of the iceberg couldn’t be avoided. This, caused its collapse. We are going to share some old images taken before and after the sinking of the Titanic. We will show the dimensions and how well equipped it was for that time.

The "Royal Mail Steamship Titanic"

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The "Royal Mail Steamship Titanic", was known as the largest British passenger liner, built at the shipyard of "Harland & Wolff" in Belfast, a town in Northern Ireland. This was part of two other twin ships called "RMS Olympic" and "RMS Britannic".

A dream come true

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Joseph Bruce Ismay, president of the ship company White Star Line, and Lord William Pirrie, president of the Harland and Wolff shipyards, decided in 1907 to build three ships to compete with the RMS Lusitania and the RMS Mauretania of the rival company Cunard Line. These new boats would be the biggest, most luxurious and safest built until then. The best bet was to compete with their British and German rivals in elegance and not in speed.

The names

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Later, the names Olympic, Titanic and Gigantic were chosen (later changed to Britannic), in reference to the three races of the Greek mythology: the Olympians, the titans and the giants. The projects of the three vessels were made at the Harland and Wolff offices in Belfast, Ireland.

The design

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The designers were William Pirrie, his nephew Thomas Andrews, construction manager and head of the design department of Harland and Wolff, and his brother-in-law Alexander Carlisle, the shipyard's chief designer and general manager. Carlisle's responsibilities included decorations, the equipment, the safety devices and all the general arrangements, including the implementation of an efficient system of davits for lifeboats.

The requirements

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The final plans were completed in the autumn of 1908 and the materials needed for the construction were commissioned by Harland and Wolff. Its construction was financed by the American businessman J. P. Morgan and his company International Mercantile Marine Company, and began on March 31, 1909

Cost

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The total cost was 7.5 million dollars at the time, that is, about 172 million dollars at the current rate. In order to differentiate the two brothers, the Olympic was built with its helmet painted in white, while the Titanic was built with its helmet painted in black.

The cabins

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Standard first class cabins were adorned with white wood paneling, expensive furniture and other elegant decorations. They only had shared bathrooms that had hot and cold water. It also had electric stoves.

The most luxurious suites

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In the case of the four most luxurious suites, chimneys with beautifully built-in electric stoves were used in the living rooms. As an innovation in travel of the time, the Titanic had three elevators for the first class and one for the second class.

Covers and boats

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The ship had very old security rules, it had less lifeboats than it was really needed. It did not even reach half the passengers, only 1178 people could use them.

The blocks

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Towards the bow there was the bridge and the first block, which included the officers' rooms, the marconi radiotelegraphy room, the machines that moved the elevators and six first-class simple rooms. On the walls of this block, there were circular windows that illuminated the first-class interior rooms of the lower deck.

The second block

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The second block was made up of the first class Grand Staircase and the gymnasium. The stairway covered this deck to cover E; on the upper level was a glass dome that provided natural light to the staircase along its levels by means of skylights on either side.

Crew

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Among the almost nine hundred people that were part of the Titanic crew, 66 belonged to the deck crew (officers, sailors, lookouts and foremen), 325 were mechanics (coal workers, stokers, greasers, electricians, etc.), and finally 494 were members of the care team (flight attendants, stewards, cooks, radio operators, etc.)

The captain

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The captain of the ship was Captain Edward Smith, the most respected officer of the White Star Line and an extremely popular captain among first class passengers, having commanded all the largest and newest ships of the company since 1904.

First class orchestra

Google.

The Titanic orchestra was composed by eight musicians. However, the band acted in two different groups; one was a quintet led by the violinist Wallace Hartley, 33, and the other a musical trio that played for customers of the Restaurant à la carte. Each set had its own melodic repertoire. Under normal circumstances, they did not play melodies together, although Hartley exercised direct supervision over all the musicians.

Maiden voyage

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The ship began its maiden voyage from Southampton (England) to New York on Wednesday, April 10, 1912, with Captain Edward John Smith in command, who before the trip said that this was going to be his last command before retiring as he wanted to spend more time with his wife and daughter.

The disaster

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The days passed without incident, but on April 13, the first reports of sighting of ice blocks on the route began to arrive; at least a dozen messages could be received before the Marconi telegraph failed for a period of 10 hours.

The danger of icebergs

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Once the communication in the radio booth was restored, the radiotelegraphists began to receive warnings about the danger of icebergs, which were ignored or not taken into account by the replacement officers. It was generally believed that ice was not a very worrisome danger for large ships. The passage of ships very close to the ice was not uncommon, and even some frontal collisions had not been disastrous.

The impact

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The friction of the ice with that mass of more than 46,000 tons thrown at high speed, generated enough energy to tear the steel plates off the starboard side of the ship, about 5 m below the waterline. Although the width of the breaks did not exceed 5 cm, affecting five compartments of the lower deck, caused the ship fatal damage.

Sinking

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During this time, the crew had the passengers boarded in the lifeboats, beginning with those of the upper classes. The first boats were occupied with few passengers. And although the ship complied with the rescue measures required by the legislation then in force, the capacity of the lifeboats was not enough for the number of people on board, between the passage and the crew.

Discovery of the remains

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The remains of the Titanic were located on September 1, 1985 at 1:05 a.m. m. by a Franco-American expedition led by Jean-Louis Michel of the IFREMER and by Dr Robert Ballard of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. The discovery of the remains made by the team of Ballard and Michel made the interest for the Titanic return to the present. Since that time numerous exhibitions of objects rescued from the wreck and historical and cultural societies are appearing. They disseminate and investigate everything related to the transatlantic.

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The most bizarre beauty treatments

By: sofia - 13 June 2016, 09:37

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Physical appearance has a lot to do with our self-esteem, a lot of people strive to maintain their outer beauty no matter what, and so they look for beauty treatments that will help them look younger or prettier. Nowadays, some people are determined and willing to undergo the most extravagant and painful treatments, regardless of the consequences.

Most of these beauty treatments are quite expensive because they are very exotic and we can assure you that you will not find them in any regular spa.

Pig placenta

Source: tipos.co

A few people would be willing to drink something slimy that came right out of a pig, but in Japan, the desire to look younger is reason enough to do so. Scientifically speaking, placentas have lots of vitamins and nutrients, that’s why people drink pink placentas as a beauty treatment.

Bull Secretion Conditioner

Source: losmitosdeltoro.com

A beauty salon in London offers the “Aberdeen Organic Bull Semen Treatment”; this is a hair mask that moisturizes and makes your hair shinier. We would love to have soft hair that looks amazing, but we’re not sure if we would pay for this treatment!

Bird dropping mask

Source: expoclean.com.ar

In Japan, there is a powder called “Uguisu” made out of bird feces and it was used by geishas in the eighteenth century as their white base for makeup. The bird droppings are rich in amino acids, and can make your skin look like porcelain. If you’re thinking of doing this at home, you probably shouldn’t because the droppings need to be sterilized in order to remove toxins.

Ant body wash

Source: diarioextra.info

Ants contain high levels of formic acid; these acids can help oily skin. In Japan, they use it to awaken the senses and to obtain an “overall feeling of balance”. The ant body wash can also be used to wash your hair.

Bee sting treatment

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Bee venom can help with cell regeneration, collagen production and reducing fine lines and skin aging. It also has anti-inflammatory properties that are good for our skin; people who are highly allergic to bee venom should never try this treatment. Gwyneth Paltrow is one of the celebrities who tried it and said “It’s actually pretty incredible if you research it. But, man, it’s painful.”

Sheep placenta

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In this exotic beauty treatment, the sheep placenta mask is mixed with a gel containing gold flecks. Many celebrities, like Harry Styles, have tried the sheep placenta facials because they make your skin softer and shinier.

Snail facial

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The slime secreted by the snail contains beneficial nutrients and antioxidants. Some people use the slime to revitalize their skin and fade acne scars. It also helps rejuvenate skin in a natural way.

Ambergris

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Ambergris is a solid substance that comes from the intestines of the sperm whale. The Ambergris can be found floating on the sea surface, and the sun is responsible for its sterilization. In New Zealand, the Ambergris is used for medicines and in many other countries; it is used to stabilize the aroma of fine perfumes.

EMK Placenta

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This brand sells beauty products made with human placenta. According to Sephora.sg, “The power of pure, active plant placenta is at the heart of every EMK product. With a series of rigorous tests with dermatologists and professional estheticians, it uses only the most effective, high-grade elements with placenta to bring about amazing revitalization and protection of even the most sensitive skin.”

Butter massage

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In Ethiopia butter massages are quite popular because of its anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It can also help reduce stretch marks and skin irritations like sunburns, eczema, and psoriasis.

Urine therapy

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Yeah… this can be very disgusting, but urine can help heal your teeth and gums. In India, this is a very popular therapy; the former Prime Minister Morarji Desai drank his own urine and died at age 99. Doctors say that washing your mouth with urine can help gingivitis, abscesses, and canker sores.

Gold mask

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Gold is no longer used just for jewelry; you can get the most luxurious 24K gold facials. According to orogoldcosmetics.com, “These luxurious masks are formulated with Gold, Lavender, and Collagen for nutrient rich and soothing experience for your facial skin. The mask is designed to reduce signs of aging in the skin; it will replenish lost vital nutrients and give your skin a boost of vitamins and minerals.”

Fire facials

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In China, these facials have become popular because they help maintain a flawless complexion. How does the treatment work? Well, they soak a towel in alcohol and cover your face with it, and then the towel is lit up, only to be put out seconds later. This helps stimulate the skin and reduce wrinkles.

Vampire Facelift

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In this beauty treatment, platelets are extracted from the patient’s body and they are injected under the skin to fill out wrinkles. Celebrities such as Kim Kardashian have tried this method to get a more youthful appearance.

Evian water bath

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Evian is a French bottled water brand; this mineral water is obtained from the French Alps at an altitude of 2,200 meters above sea level. According to Forbes magazine, this is the world's most expensive beauty treatment since it costs about $11,000.

Beer bath

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The beer bath is a therapeutic technique that combines hot baths with beer, aromatherapy and massages. Immersed in caramel-colored foam, these baths help calm the nervous system, reduce stress and support the gastro-immune system.

Diamond facials

Diamond dust is used for these expensive facials. Celebrities like Beyoncé have tried this treatment helps fight the skin’s signs of aging.

Wine baths

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Many of us have heard that drinking can help relax and dilates blood vessels. Well, scientists have confirmed red wine has anti-aging benefits and it helps moisturize the skin, that’s why many people try the wine bath treatment.

Caviar facials

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Eating caviar is considered a luxury, but can you imagine getting a facial with caviar extract? According to orogolddeeppeeling.com, “Think of caviar extract as another ingredient that is a combination product that helps to nourish the skin and promote your skin’s natural regeneration. Proper application through a facial can help it return a youthful shine to your skin as well as helping to firm the skin.”

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Thor: The Bengal Cat With Beautiful Fur

By: sofia - 21 September 2016, 11:00

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The Bengals are a domestic cat breed developed to look like exotic jungle cats such as leopards, ocelots, margays and clouded leopards. Bengal cats were developed by the selective breeding of domestic cats crossed then backcrossed and backcrossed once more with hybrids from the Asian leopard cat; the goal was to create a confident, healthy, and friendly cat with a highly contrasted and vividly marked coat.

Thor is a majestic cat living in Belgium that has become quite popular on the internet. His owner, Rani Cucicov, posts the best pictures of Thor on his Instagram account @bengalthor. “I definitely feel like his servant!” said Cucicov.

These beautiful cats resemble the Asian leopard cat

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The name "Bengal cat" was derived from the taxonomic name of the Asian leopard cat. They have a "wild" appearance with large spots, rosettes, and a light/white belly, and a body structure reminiscent of the Asian Leopard Cat.

They generally have a bright orange to light brown color

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Bengal cats are generally a bright orange to light brown color, although pale or off-white "snow" Bengals also exist, and are popular among owners. The earliest mention of an Asian leopard cat × domestic cross was in 1889 when Harrison Weir wrote of them in “Our Cats and All About Them”.

They have “wild-looking” markings

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Bengal cats have "wild-looking" markings, such as large spots, rosettes, and a light/white belly, and a body structure reminiscent of the leopard cat. A Bengal's rosette spots occur only on the back and sides, with stripes elsewhere.

They usually have bright blue or green eyes

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The breed typically also features "mascara" (horizontal striping alongside the eyes), and foreleg striping. The eyes of a Bengal cat are relatively large and are usually bright blue or green.

There are several colors and patterns

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The International Cat Association recognizes several Bengal colors (brown, seal lynx point, mink, sepia, silver) and patterns (spotted and marbled) for competition and shows. In the New Traits class, other colors may be shown, as well as longhairs.

They are larger than the average cat

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Alongside other hybrid cat breeds such as the Savannah, Bengal cats are typically larger than the average house cat. Males on average weigh between 10-15 lbs (4.5 – 6.8 kg) and females 8–12 lbs (3.6 – 5.4 kg)

They usually have a gentle domestic cat temperament

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After three generations from the original crossing, the breed usually acquires a gentle domestic cat temperament; however, for the typical pet owner, a Bengal cat kept as a pet should be at least four generations (F4) removed from the leopard cat.

The first generations are reserved for breeding purposes

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The so-called foundation cats from the first three filial generations of breeding (F1–F3) are usually reserved for breeding purposes or the specialty pet home environment.

Bengal cats enjoy playing

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Bengals are known for liking water and require a large amount of attention to keep them happy. Bengals also enjoy playing and have been recorded jumping over 4 feet from the ground.

A disease quite common in Bengals

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A novel autosomal recessive disorder was described in Bengals in 2011, decades after the breed's development. This disease appears to be an early-onset primary photoreceptor disorder, leading to blindness within the first year of age, in cats that possess the anomaly.

The Bengal is a hypoallergenic breed

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As well as being desired for their appearance, they are also known for being a breed that sheds very little. Many claim that the Bengal is a hypoallergenic breed, but this is purely anecdotal evidence, and while some people may not react, others will still have an allergic reaction to them.

They are great self-groomers

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Bengals are extremely efficient self-groomers, therefore they require little grooming. However, vets do recommend grooming once a week to limit shedding and keep their coat healthy.

There are long-haired Bengals

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Some long-haired Bengals have occurred since the beginning of the Bengal breeding program, as longer-haired domestic cats were among those used in crosses with the wild Asian leopard cat to produce the breed.

Some Bengals carry the recessive long-haired genes

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Some current F4 and later purebred Bengals carry the recessive long-haired genes and when they are mated with each other, they can produce long-haired Bengals. Such offspring were usually spayed or neutered until ongoing intentional development of the long-hair variety, as they did not then qualify as Bengal breeding stock due to their non-conforming long or semi-long coats.

A new breed named Cashmere

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On August 21, 2013, long-haired Bengals were granted "preliminary" breed status in the New Zealand Cat Fancy registry under the breed name Cashmere, at the behest of a breeder named Damian Vaughan. They are currently not recognized by any other cat registries.

The Cheetoh cat

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The Cheetoh cat is an ongoing program to crossbreed two existing breeds of spotted domestic cats with defined characteristics (the Bengal and the Ocicat) and develop the result into a third standardized breed that is distinct from both of the foundation breeds.

They were granted the “experimental breed” status

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They were initially recognized by only a single minor and permissive breed registry, the United Feline Organization (UFO), starting in November 2004, but have been granted "experimental breed" status.

A guide to buying Bengal cats

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According to bengalcatworld.com, “A great place to meet Bengal cats and their breeders is at a cat show. You can find out when and where they’re being held by looking at the GCCF (UK) or TICA (International) websites.”

You could think about getting two kittens

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“If you’ll be leaving your Bengal cat alone for long periods each day, you need to decide quite early on whether you should buy two kittens so they can keep each other company.”

How to find out about prices

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“Once you know how many kittens you’d like, telephone a few breeders and get an idea of prices. Then, arrange some appointments to go and see different breeders and litters.”

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Creative ideas to decorate your bedroom

By: sofia - 8 June 2016, 16:36

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Your bedroom is the part of the house where you spend most of your time. Whether you are still living in your parents’ house or not, it is the only place where you can do whatever you want. It’s your special room where you sleep, watch TV, have long conversations on the phone, or spend hours studying for exams. This room needs to be as comfortable and relaxing as possible.

We’ll share with you the best ideas to decorate your bedroom, all you need is creativity and a little bit of imagination to turn your bedroom into the coolest room of the house!

Pixelated wall

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If you want to give a little life and color to your room, this idea is perfect for you! Painting all the walls in your room with the same color is not necessary; you can just paint a pixelated mural on one of the walls. It will definitely look awesome!

How to make a room look bigger

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If you have a small bedroom, this might be very useful to you. Buying space-saving furniture, like the one in the picture above, will help you have a little more space in the room to make it look bigger.

Pop of color

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If you are a fan of music, you'll love this bedroom! You can see how in this bedroom the orange is the pop of color that the room needs to stand out. The black, gray and white go well together with that flashy orange.

Princess’s room

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You don’t need to be part of the royal family or a little girl to have pink, princess room. In this picture, you can see how the furry furniture and the bright colors make the bedroom look extremely cozy.

Sophisticated bedroom

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If you have a classier taste then this room is perfect for you. The burgundy, white and dark gray go really well together and those hanging lamps give the room that extra touch.

Textures

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This is a very original idea, which not many people think of because they just focus on the colors, furniture, and accessories. Many designers believe that adding texture to a room makes it look cozier.

Mixing patterns

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Most people are afraid of mixing patterns, but it is actually a very creative way to decorate your bedroom. In this picture, you can see how the designer mixed three different patterns and they still look great together.

Zebra pattern

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If zebras are your favorite animal, we’ve got the best idea for you! In this room, the pink goes really well together with the black furniture because it creates the perfect balance between a dark and a softer color.

Creative furniture

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In this room, you can see how the yellow shelf is the perfect creative piece of furniture. The soft colors go really well together with the red and black furniture as well.

Hanging bookshelf

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If you have lots of things in your bedroom but don’t know how to organize them, getting a hanging bookshelf is the best option for you! In this room, the designer definitely knew how to save some space.

Your own studying space

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If you don’t have an extra room to turn it into a study area, then this idea is perfect for you. All you have to do is buy a desk that doesn’t take too much space in the room, and as you can see in the picture above, a neutral background can help you concentrate better.

Accessories

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This bedroom proves that using the right accessories such as pillows, lamps and paintings, can make a huge difference. Mixing colors like white, gray and pink can also give your bedroom that coziness it needs. We absolutely adore this bedroom!

Modern urban style

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If you live in an apartment with high ceilings, then space is not an issue. You can decorate your bedroom with big paintings and tall lamps, like the room in this picture.

Light colors

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Light colors make your room look brighter, and it makes it look bigger. Remember that feeling comfortable and relaxed in your bedroom is extremely important. Putting your favorite pictures on the wall also looks awesome!

Bright pink

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Don’t be afraid of choosing bright colors for your bedroom; a bright color and a soft one like white create a perfect balance in the room.

Blue

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Blue is a color that conveys confidence and security so choosing this color for your bedroom is a great idea!

Floral wall

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Flowers are perfect for decorating any space, whether artificial, natural or simply drawn on a wall, they are perfect for all those lovers of nature decor. They give your room a unique and sophisticated style.

Pink and black

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Here’s another example of how great pink and black go together, it can give the room a feminine and elegant style.

Edgy style

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If you are a fan of vibrant colors, you’ll absolutely adore this bedroom! The lips painted on the wall, and the different textures, make this room unique with an edgy style.

Colorful carpet

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Who said carpets were boring? In this room full of neutral colors, the colorful carpet makes it look unique and vibrant. We love it!

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Iconic TV Restaurants and Cafes you can ACTUALLY eat at

By: Maria Figueroa - 4 April 2017, 18:57

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According to a study made by Nielsen, the American adult watches around 4 to 5 hours TV per day. And at some point in our lives, we have all have gone crazy over TV shows and series, and even wished some of those cool fictional places would exist in real life. Well, some other big fans of some of perhaps some of your favorite shows also had the idea, and made it happen.

These restaurants around the world are almost a tribute to these iconic TV shows, as they recreate the loook and feel of the famous eateries featured on the show. So take yourself out of the couch and hit the streets to try out these amazing spots: from Central Perk, the cool café in FRIENDS to an almost identical replica of Spongebob Squarepants’ Krusty Krab, these iconic TV show restaurants that actually exist will make you feel like you’re inside the show.

How I Met Your Mother

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Iconic TV comedy series about the life of the main character, Ted Mosby, and his friends. If you've ever watched "How I Met Your Mother", you know that McLaren's was pretty much the place where everything happened on the show. Did you know it's based on a real place in NYC called McGee's?

McGee's, New York

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McGee's is a pub/restaurant frequented by the show creators, and used as inspiration. They also have become somewhat of a meeting spot for HIMYM fans and they're proud of it: from the wall decorated with pictures of all the members of the cast, this place is a must-stop in NYC.

FRIENDS

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One of the most loved TV shows in history, it follows the life of six young friends living in Manhattan. The drama-comedy 90s show has over 10 seasons and it was produced by Bright/Kauffman/Crane Productions and Warner Bros.

Central Perk, Beijing

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This place recreates Central Perk, the famous cafe from FRIENDS, which always has free room on the big sofa. The coffee shop is decorated with replicas form the Show set and even the staff takes over the character's names. It's so realistic you ALMOST feel like the gang is about to come in for a cup of coffee.

Breaking Bad

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With five seasons, airing from January 2008 to September 2013, this is an American crime drama show created and produced by Vice Gilligan. The show is about a high school chemistry teacher dealing with an unstoppable lung cancer that tries to save his family’s finance and future by selling methamphetamine.

ABQ, London, England

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ABQ, a Breaking Bad themed molecular bar is a complete science lab that gives the costumer the chance to build their own cocktail. You can choose from a variety of chemicals they offer, such as pink tablet, nitrous oxide, or calcium lactate, and then mix it with your drink of choice to make a unique cocktail. The decoration is of course related to the show too, which makes it a unique experience for Breaking Bad fans.

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Created by Academy Award winner Callie Khouri, Nashville is a musical and drama tv show. The talented cast includes Connie Britton and Hayden Panettiere in the leading roles as country music stars.

The Bluebird Cafe, Nashville

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The Bluebird Café is a small music club in Nashville that has been operating since the eighties. It's always been an iconic place in the Nashville music scene, but it jumped into fame after being featured as one of the main locations for the TV show Nashville. If you are looking for some live music every night, this cozy spot in the city of Tennessee is the perfect place to go, if you manage to get a reservation!

Gossip Girl

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XOXO! Gossip Girl is the iconic novel turned TV show that showcases the romantic relationship between Blair Waldorf and Chuck Bass. She is daughter of a successful layer and a fashion designer, and struggles with her love life after finding out Nate Archibald cheated on her with Serena.

Campbell Apartment, New York

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Ever wanted to be as cool as Serena van der Woodsen in Gossip Girl and go out to all the chic, luxurious places they visited on the show? If you were a big fan of this iconic teen series, Campbell Apartment recreates the sexy air from the show, making it the perfect place for all fans to enjoy drinks with friends. This place hosts dinners, live music nights and many cocktail parties.

SpongeBob SquarePants

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Spongebob Squarepants is an american animated show created by Stephen Hillenburg, who is a marine biologist and animator, telling the adventures of the main character and his friends in the underwater city of Bikini Bottom.

Salta Burger, West Bank, Palestine

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We are sure you've dreamed of having a Krabby Patty Burger at some point. Well, good news! you can now eat one at this restaurant that looks EXACTLY like the Krusty Krab. Salta Burger's owners tried to replicate the interior of their restaurant to match the Krusty Krab to the T. The menu features the famous burgers, pizza and seafood. You'll only miss bumping into SpongeBob, Squidward or even Mr. Krab.

Cheers

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The American sitcom show, produced by Charles/Burrows/Charles Productions, takes place in a bar named Cheers in Boston, where a group of friends meet to have some drinks and chat.

Cheers Boston, Boston

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This Classic American pub was inspired on popular 80s TV Show, Cheers, making everyone that comes in feel like they're part of the cast. The restaurant offers many food options, such as sandwiches, burgers, entrees, soups, cocktail and draft beers as well. Even if you never watched the show, this is a very cool pub to visit if you ever go to Boston.

Game of Thrones

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A fantasy novel based on George R. R. Martin's series, A Song of Ice and Fire, and created by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss. Is about the fight of nine noble families over the control of the mythical lands of Westeros.

Blood & Wine, Scotland

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Attracting real Game of Thrones’ fans, Blood & Wine gives them the chance to enjoy a Westeros banquet in a medieval setting, decked out in swords and a staff suited in armor. The menu includes Frey pies, Sansa’s lemon cakes and a cut of pork carved from a whole pig leg, as well many signature beverages.

The Sopranos

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The Sopranos is an American crime serie, revolving around the life of Tony Soprano and his family, while trying to balance his home and criminal life. Remember the final scene of The Sopranos? It features a place called Holsten's.

Holsten’s, Bloomfield, NJ

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With over 75 years functioning, this old-school soda shop offers breakfast, lunch, milkshakes, Sundays and homemade ice creams. You can also get some handmade sweet goodies at the candy counter.

The Wire

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Written by David Simon, a police reporter, The wire is an American crime serie with over 5 seasons. Touching different topics as illegal drug trade, bureaucracy and the school system.

Chap’s Pit Beef, Baltimore, MD

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One of the most famous place featured on the show is this Pit Beef, known for their signature namesake sandwiches and homemade side dishes at a strip club parking lot.

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Artist Turns Trash Into Animals To Remind Us About Pollution

By: sofia - 29 September 2016, 11:40

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The talented Portuguese street artist Artur Bordalo (Bordalo II) creates amazing and unique animal sculptures made with trash. According to Bored Panda, “He seeks to portray nature (animals) with the materials that threaten it.” You can find his work in cities across Portugal and now in Estonia and the U.S. He’s definitely a bold and determined artist.

If you’d like to see more of Bordalo II’s work, you can visit his website www.bordaloii.com, or his Facebook Fan Page “Bordalo II – Bordalo Segundo”.

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There’s no doubt that his work is amazing. According to his Facebook Biography, “I was born in Lisbon, 1987. I belong to a generation that is extremely consumerist, materialist and greedy. With the production of things at its highest, the production of "waste" and unused objects is also at its highest. "Waste" is quoted because of its abstract definition: "one man's trash is another man's treasure".”

Weasel

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“I create, recreate, assemble and develop ideas with end-of-life material and try to relate it to sustainability, ecological and social awareness.” says Bordalo. Damaged bumpers, burnt garbage cans, tires and appliances are just some of the objects he uses to create unique works of art.

Ouriço

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Street art is visual art created in public locations, usually unsanctioned artwork executed outside of the context of traditional art venues. The term gained popularity during the graffiti art boom of the early 1980s and continues to be applied to subsequent incarnations.

Iguana

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Stencil graffiti, wheatpasted poster art or sticker art, and street installation or sculpture are common forms of modern street art. Video projection, yarn bombing and Lock On sculpture became popularized at the turn of the 21st century.

Trash Kitten

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The terms "urban art", "guerrilla art", "post-graffiti" and "neo-graffiti" are also sometimes used when referring to artwork created in these contexts. Traditional spray-painted graffiti artwork itself is often included in this category, excluding territorial graffiti or pure vandalism.

Pelican

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Street art is often motivated by a preference on the part of the artist to communicate directly with the public at large, free from perceived confines of the formal art world.

Flying Squirrel Close Up

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Street artists sometimes present socially relevant content infused with aesthetic value, to attract attention to a cause or as a form of "art provocation".

Chameleon

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Street artists often travel between countries to spread their designs. Some artists have gained cult followings, media and art world attention, and have gone on to work commercially in the styles which made their work known on the streets.

Yellow Frog

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Artists have challenged art by situating it in non-art contexts. Street artists do not aspire to change the definition of an artwork, but rather to question the existing environment with its own language.

Flamingos

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The motivations and objectives that drive street artists are as varied as the artists themselves. ‘Street’ artists attempt to have their work communicate with everyday people about socially relevant themes in ways that are informed by aesthetic values without being imprisoned by them.

Bee

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There is a strong current of activism and subversion in urban art. Street art can be a powerful platform for reaching the public and a potent form of political expression for the oppressed, or people with little resources to create change. Common variants include adbusting, subvertising and other culture jamming, the abolishment of private property and reclaiming the streets.

Wolf

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Some street artists use "smart vandalism" as a way to raise awareness of social and political issues. Other street artists simply see urban space as an untapped format for personal artwork, while others may appreciate the challenges and risks that are associated with installing illicit artwork in public places.

Meerkats

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A universal motive of most, if not all street art, is that adapting visual artwork into a format which utilizes public space allows artists who may otherwise feel disenfranchised to reach a much broader audience than traditional artwork and galleries normally allow.

Opossum

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New media forms such as projection onto large city buildings are an increasingly popular tool for street artists and the availability of cheap hardware and software allows street artists to become more competitive with corporate advertisements.

Lynx

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Much like open source software, artists are able to create art for the public realm from their personal computers, similarly creating things for free which compete with companies making things for profit.

Snail

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Street art is a topical issue. Some people consider it a crime; others consider it a form of art. Street artists may be charged with vandalism, malicious mischief, intentional destruction of property, criminal trespass, or antisocial behavior.

Salamander

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Some in society have transitioned from disdain to quiet acceptance. In some quarters acceptance has morphed into outright love instigating a race to purchase this urban craft. In some cities, it is unlawful for landowners to allow any graffiti on their property if it’s visible from any other public or private property.

Trash Puppy

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Slogans of protest and political or social commentary graffitied onto public walls are the precursor to modern graffiti and street art and continue as one aspect of the genre. Street art in the form of text or simple iconic graphics in the vein of corporate icons become well-known yet enigmatic symbols of an area or an era.

Antelope

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Much of what can now be defined as modern street art has well-documented origins dating from New York City's graffiti boom, with its infancy in the 1960s, maturation in the 1970s, and peaking with the spraypainted full-car subway train murals of the 1980s centered in the Bronx.